What is option MOD,CRD,GRPHC,HD7970M,M17XR4
Found this option on the Dell UK m17x r4 configuration page. Any ideas what it means?
View ArticleChad is a horrible, horrible supervisor
Chad, a Your Tech Team supervisor #2061xx was very rude and would not even try to help with my 5-month struggle trying to get my m11x working. He wanted me to try and "troubleshoot" over the phone on a...
View ArticleAlienware and secure boot
was wondering if anybody has figured out how to use secure boot( uefi ) with windows 8. I tried switching to secure boot after installing windows laptop wont boot up and I am using A09 bios on my m14x r2
View ArticleBluescreen when i'm playing MOHW
I try to post it here since I do not know what to do. I'm really frustrated. After I installed Medal Of Honor warfighters I get blue screen on my Alienware m17x R4 when I play the game. It may vary...
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Keyboard and trackpad not responding after sleep/hibernate
Drives me crazy. Untitled.png This is a list of installed apps, I am fairly certain sleep worked before this. EDIT: 1. Chipset Driver 2. USB 3.0 Driver (11xR3, 14x, 17xR3, 18x only) 3. Intel RST Driver...
View ArticleCan I overclock the 3630QM?
Ive hijacked a couple other threads trying to get this answered and done a google search but to no avail. Anyone know if this processor is overclockable?
View ArticleBlu-ray Player Software
I recently reinstalled Windows 7 after having a terrible experience with Windows 8. I was able to successfully get everything back except the dvd-blu-ray software that allowed me to watch my movies....
View ArticleSkins
Has anyone used these skins? some of them look awesome but I dunno about the quality, fitment and durability. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA15R09N7364
View ArticleSwap out X51 CPU?
Hi all, Couple of questions. Firstly - does the base model x51 with the Ivy Bridge i5 and GT545 have a lower wattage power brick than the more expensive i7 and GTX660 model? OR do they all use the same...
View Article*Official* Alienware Official Windows 8 support thread
Hey guys, we created this area where you can report any issue or concern related to Windows 8. We will forward reported information to our engineering staff for review. We will also post articles to...
View ArticleI'm nutz ordered 3 Alienware's M17x R2 M17x R3 and a M18x anyone have...
I was in the market for a desktop replacement and saw Dell had a 30% off coupon so I spent 3 days and way to much time shopping for the best deal. Each time I ordered the best deal currently available...
View ArticleNew to PC gaming...
Hey everyone. Im new to PC gaming, but Im not wanting to sell myself short of the experience. Coming from a Mac when games like Civ V and Diablo 3 run on lowest setting, Im ready to see what the PC has...
View ArticleAlienware Tactx Mouse - Windows 8 compatibility
Hi all, So I ordered my M17x R4 as well as the Alienware Tactx mouse. My M17x will have windows 8 on it. The driver disc I got with the Ouse said up to windows 7. Can anyone co firm that the mouse...
View ArticleDelete Alien software
My daughters computer will not start. she states she did not download a Alien program but this what I get when I try to reboot the system. Try to install CD disc. When I get boot cycle and I run into...
View ArticleAPI for alienware lights
I want to write a program that can control the lights in my m15x with specific features. I want to know how to access the lights from the program. Is there any API available ?? Thanks.
View ArticleHinge Cover Shortage on Alienware laptops
Just a couple hours ago, I had got of the phone with Dell customer service. I ordered my M17x R4 on 10/19 with an EDD of 11/19 with 7 day shipping. Now, I understand 5-7 days is the standard, but today...
View ArticleConvinced I'm chasing a dodo with Support here
After three months, I've yet to get a simple hinge replacement and re-paste scheduled from Alienware in the USA. Is it normal for support teams to simply drop communication like this, repeatedly?
View ArticleGTX 680 SLI or GTX690
Hey guys, Which do you think is better for me to go? 680 sli or 690. Consider the price, performance and possibility of 690SLI in future?
View ArticleAlienware Monthly Payment
I was looking here: Alienware M17x Full HD 3D Gaming Laptop Details | Dell I will probably want to customize it. I am concerned about the monthly payment scheme. They write that it can be as low as 45$...
View ArticleAlienware Outlet deals or why aren't there any good computers when there is a...
Why does buying a computer have to be so complicated? There is a very good coupon for the dell outlet but there aren't any computers listed with my specs. So I call, just like it says to as part of the...
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